Mix well oil, sugar and eggs in large bowl.,Add pumpkin, water and spices; blend well.,In another bowl, mix flour, soda and raisins.,No sifting necessary and this coats the raisins so they stay moist.,Add this to creamed mixture and pour,evenly into 4 (1 pound size) greased coffee cans or 2 loaf pans.,Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.,Cool upright for 15 minutes.,______